Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Brookings public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in taxes budget
2027 Dacotah Bank Center Fees
The Dakota Bank Center is projecting a $193,000 year-end operating shortfall, and the council authorized transferring whatever is actually needed from 3B tax fund reserves to cover it. 2026 is the last year the facility's cash management runs separately from city operations.
Dakota Bank Center budget shortfall
The Dakota Bank Center is projecting a $193,000 year-end operating shortfall, and the council authorized transferring whatever is actually needed from 3B tax fund reserves to cover it. 2026 is the last year the facility's cash management runs separately from city operations.
2027 City Budget First Reading
The city's proposed 2027 budget is $77.4 million — up 6.7% from 2026, mostly due to capital projects like 22nd Avenue Phase III and a new fire truck. The general fund is balanced at $23.7 million with no new general fund staff, and 2027 is the last year of payments to the SDSU Performing Arts Center and Brookings Health System.